I have a 1998 Honda Prelude DOHC VtEC that I just bought with about 97000 miles on it. I was with the guy that sold it to me when the timing belt broke. I got it checked and replaced the timing belt and water pump. He advised me of the ever so popular problem with the main relay. I replaced that and it ran great for two days. This morning it started fine, but I didn't drive it.. (just to see if it would start) and it was fine. I came back this evening and it DID CRANK, but not start. I think its some kind of fuel problem. Seems like I'm not getting any fuel... but I can smell it.. keep in mind that when it was running for a couple days, when starting it.. it was kind of putting (pumping the gas pedal would help start it).. But then it wouldrun great. It has Cold intake.. Headers.. Pipe.. (not that it makes a difference... it also is running hot.. only when at a stoplight... (I replaced the thermostat and still doing the same thing) Hmmmmm... this car is getting one more week of my time before I sell this bit#%$!! Please help!

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We had a 1998 or 1999 Honda Prelude before we trade it in because problems with it wanting to start. Also, because it was going to cost around $2000 to put a new starter and spark plugs. So we traded it in for a new car. I am sure that may be the issue with your car. So be prepare to pay close to $2000 at a Honda dealer. It's probably the best place to take it to get it fix right. Good luck.